A BARNACLE GOOSE (origin undetermined) was found in Sussex County Feb
19-21. From Ross's Corner take CR 565 north toward Sussex. After
traveling most of the way toward Sussex CR 565 makes a right turn at a
traffic light (DeLorme 19: J-23). Turn right with CR 565 and go
approximately one quarter to half a mile to just before the road
crosses Papakating Creek. There is a low area on the right near the
creek where the bird was seen among several hundred CANADA GEESE. The
Layton NORTHERN SHRIKE continued through Feb 19 on Rte 640, about 100
yards south of the intersection of 640 and 615. An immature GOLDEN
EAGLE was near Van Campens Inn (DeLorme pg 18, J-8 or K-8) the same
day. Four ICELAND GULLS were noted at the Sussex County Landfill in
Lafayette Feb 18.

The resident winter flock of HARLEQUIN DUCKS numbered close to 40 this
weekend at Barnegat Light State Park.

In Burlington County up to 7 RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS continue at Batsto
Village in Wharton State Forest: look for the birds behind the
visitor center near the portable toilets.

In Salem County, a ROSS'S GOOSE and a CACKLING GOOSE were among a large
roving flock of Snow Geese near the intersection of Rte 45 and 40 Feb
20. A CACKLING GOOSE was also found near the intersection of
Featherbed Lane and Sharptown-Auburn Roads Feb 21, also among a large
flock of SNOW GEESE. Also reported in the county this weekend were 63
TUNDRA SWANS, large numbers of dabbling ducks, and ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK.

See Life Paulagics still has a few spaces on the Cape May trip Mar 6
for alcids, gulls, and other seabirdssee their website
http://www.paulagics.com or phone 215-234-6805 for details.

As the status and distribution of CACKLING GOOSE unfolds in the state,
observers are encouraged to document and report sightings of this new
species to Regional Editors of New Jersey Birds, as well as reporting
them to the VONJAS.

The Voice of New Jersey Audubon is a weekly report on birding in New
Jersey. To report birds please call 732-872-2500. Reports of Review
List Species go to the New Jersey Bird Records Committee at 91
Sycamore Lane, Skillman NJ 08558. Thanks for calling, surfing, and
reporting.